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THE SECOND TERM TEST (Time allowance: 90 minutes) SECTION I. LISTENING Part 1: Listen to an interview and decide whether the statement is TRUE or FALSE. Tick (√) the correct boxes. You will listen to the recording TWICE. True False Question 1. Emma has been working in the media industry for five years. ◻ ◻ Question 2. According to Emma, social media can spread fake news very quickly. ◻ ◻ Question 3. The interviewer disagrees with Emma about the responsibility of the media. ◻ ◻ Question 4. The interviewer suggests that the media’s influence depends on how responsibly it shares information. ◻ ◻ Question 5. Emma believes the media is not very important in daily life. ◻ ◻ Part 2: Listen to a talk show about lifelong learning and choose the best answers. and circle the correct answer A, B, or C. You will listen to the recording TWICE. Question 6. What was Julie’s part-time job?  A. An artist.  B. A teaching assistant.  C. A project manager.  Question 7. What did Julie study while having a part-time job?  A. A project management course.  B. An international business course.  C. A Vietnamese language course. Question 8. What type of company is West Corner?  A. Hospitality. B. Traning.  C. Mining. Question 9. What did Julie study in order to develop her professional skills?  A. Vietnamese language and culture.  B. Marketing. C. Project development and management.  Question 10. Why was Julie promoted?  A. Because she had the right qualifications and spoke both English and Vietnamese.  B. Because she kept studying to improve her design skills.  C. Because she was good at project management.  SECTION II. LANGUAGE FOCUS Part 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 11. Healthcare providers can greatly benefit _______ diagnostic tools that increase accuracy and efficiency. A. from B. by C. of D. with Question 12. She was _______ a talented singer that she won the singing competition easily. A. such B. so C. like D. as Question 13. His parents wanted him to become an architect, but he didn’t _______ their expectations. A. cut down on B. get through to C. put up with D. live up to Question 14. Skilled software developers are always in _______ due to the tech sector's rapid growth. A. demand B. passion C. tutor D. decision Question 15. I think punishment for poaching animals is not as _______ it should be. A. harsher than B. the harshest C. harsh than D. harsh as Question 16. He had his robot vacuum cleaner _______ by the engineer. A. activate B. to activate C. activating D. activated Question 17. Experts believe that _______ vehicles will ensure smoother traffic flow and enhanced safety. A. autonomous B. hands-on C. human-like D. obsolete Question 18. Virtual reality technology affords students _______ experiences when studying history or biology without leaving their classroom. A. self-driving B. capable C. hands-on D. robotic Part 2: Read the following advertisement/ school message and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Al-powered writing and grammar tools such as Grammarly and Hemingway can provide instant feedback and suggestions for alternative phrasing and word choices. By analysing your grammar, vocabulary, and style, they can help you improve your writing skills and communicate better. Similarly, you can play AI-powered educational games in history and social studies classes. Games like Civilization and Age of Empires use Al to create realistic historical simulations that can help you understand historical events and concepts in a more enjoyable and interactive way. In music and art, there are creative tools such as Amper Music and Dream. These tools use Al to create original music and art based on users' input. This can provide you with fun and imaginative ways to study these subjects. Overall, AI can stimulate your interest in non-STEM subjects by providing personalised instructions, creating various learning experiences, and offering real-time feedback and support. As Al technology continues to evolve, you can expect to see even more innovative uses of Al in non-STEM education. (Adapted from Global Success Workbook 12) Question 27. What is the topic of the article? A. The usefulness of AI in certain subjects B. AI's limitless and extraordinary capabilities C. The harmful effects of abusing AI D. A new AI chatbot's outstanding functions Question 28. The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ______. A. instant suggestions B. phrasing and word choices C. grammar, vocabulary, and style D. Al-powered writing and grammar tools Question 29. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Artificial Intelligence appears to be weak when having to work with STEM subjects. B. Al-powered language learning platforms can tailor their behaviour to suit learners' needs. C. Creative tools can help you imitate pre-existing artworks in music and painting. D. Game developers can use Al to build storylines to create possible future events. Question 30. The word “stimulate” in paragraph 5 is opposite in meaning to _______. A. promote B. prevent C. imitate D. analyse Question 31. According to the passage, Al can help people with all of the following, EXCEPT ______. A. giving instant support B. learning languages C. boosting learning pace D. providing materials in history classes SECTION IV: WRITING Part 1: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of sentences to make a meaningful letter or text in each of the following questions. Question 32. a. Nam: Hi, Jessica. I’m so excited as I’ve never met a talking robot before. Let’s have a photo taken together! b. Teacher: Hello, class. Please meet Jessica. She’s a human-like robot and will be your guide today. c. Jessica: Good morning, everybody. Welcome to the New Tech Centre. A. a-b-c B. b-a-c C. c-a-b D. b-c-a Question 33. a. I also enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere. b. Over the past year, I’ve discovered that remote work suits me perfectly. c. It allows me to balance my personal life while staying productive at work. d. In addition, it’s great for reducing my commuting time and expenses. e. Overall, I’ve found it to be a highly rewarding experience. A. b-a-d-c-e B. a-b-c-d-e C. b-c-a-d-e D. b-a-c-e-d Question 34. a. Besides, I’ve been helping with a campaign to raise awareness about endangered species. b. Best wishes. c. Additionally, we organised a fundraiser to support local wildlife shelters. d. Dear Lucy, I hope you’re doing well. I wanted to share some exciting news about my recent activities at school. e. I’m really enjoying these projects and feel great about making a difference! f. Firstly, we started a recycling program to reduce waste. A. d – c – e – f – c – b B. d – f – c – a – e – b
C. d – e – c – f – a – b D. d – f – e – a – c – b Question 35. a. As AI continues to advance, it holds the potential to revolutionize fields such as healthcare, education, and business, though ethical considerations about job displacement and privacy are increasingly important. b. Initially focused on basic problem-solving and calculations, AI now powers complex systems, from virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to self-driving cars and advanced medical diagnostics. c. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved, transforming industries and everyday life. d. Machine learning and deep learning technologies enable AI to analyze vast amounts of data, improving its decision-making abilities. A. c-b-d-a B. c-d-a-b C. b-c-a-d D. c-a-d-b Part 2: Question 36. Write a paragraph (about 120-150 words) about the advantages of using AI in education. SECTION V. SPEAKING Part 1: Make a conversation between you and your partner using one of the following situations: Topic 1: Artificial Intelligence Situation: You are visiting an AI workshops, then you and your friends are discussing the impact of AI on jobs in the future. Topic 2: The world of mass media Situation: You and your partner are preparing for a project discussing the influence of mass media on young people. Topic 3: Wildlife conservation Situation: You and your partner are working on a school project about wildlife conservation. As part of your research, you discuss different ways to protect endangered species. Topic 4: Career paths Situation: You and your friend are sitting in the school cafeteria, discussing your career choices and future plans. Topic 5: Lifelong learning Situation: You and your partner are participating in a debate competition about lifelong learning. Your debate topic is whether people should continue learning after finishing school or university. Part 2: Discussion/Debate: Choose one of the following topics to make discussion or debate with your teacher. Topic 1: Artificial Intelligence Suggested questions: 1. How is artificial intelligence changing the way we work and study? 2. Do you think AI will replace more jobs in the future? Why or why not? 3. In what ways can AI make our daily lives easier? Topic 2: The world of mass media Suggested questions: 1. How do you usually get news—through TV, newspapers, or social media? Why? 2. Do you think mass media has a bigger positive or negative impact on young people? 3. How can people check if the news they read online is true or false? Topic 3: Wildlife conservation Suggested questions: 1. Why is it important to protect endangered animals? 2. What are some simple things people can do to help protect wildlife? 3. Do you think governments should do more to stop illegal hunting? Why or why not? Topic 4: Career paths Suggested questions: 1. What are the most important things to consider when choosing a career? 2. Do you think people should follow their passion or choose a job with a high salary? Why? 3. How can internships or part-time jobs help young people decide on a career? Topic 5: Lifelong learning Suggested questions: